Skip to main content

Featured

Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

Crisis in Gaza: Israeli Strikes Kill 30 as Global Focus Shifts to Iran

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have killed at least 30 people across the Gaza Strip, according to local health authorities. The latest attacks targeted homes in the Maghazi refugee camp and Zeitoun neighborhood, as well as a tent encampment in Khan Younis. 

Among the casualties were displaced Palestinians waiting for aid trucks along Salahuddin Road, where Israeli fire reportedly killed 11 people. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they were investigating the deaths and claimed their operations aimed to dismantle Hamas military capabilities while taking precautions to mitigate civilian harm. 

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened, with nearly 55,000 Palestinians killed since the conflict began in October 2023. Many residents fear their suffering is being overshadowed by the escalating air war between Israel and Iran. 

As the world’s attention shifts, Palestinians continue to struggle with severe food shortages and displacement, raising concerns about the long-term impact of the ongoing violence.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment